April 2026 Honoree
Peranell Reynolds, LPN
My father passed away due to complications from colon cancer. A few days before his passing, he suffered a stroke and fell into a coma, where he remained for the final five days of his life.
Much remains unknown about what patients can sense or understand while they are in a coma. That uncertainty, however, never stopped Mr. Peranell from treating my father as though he were fully awake and aware.
Mr. Peranell spoke to my father not only as his caregiver, but as his friend. He addressed him by name and gently explained every movement, every procedure, and every aspect of the care he was providing. His actions were the very definition of compassionate nursing.
I truly believe my father appreciated every act of kindness Mr. Peranell showed him. I could sense it as he gently washed my father's face, brushed his teeth, and cared for him with remarkable dignity. One moment I will never forget was watching Mr. Peranell kiss my father on the forehead and quietly whisper words of comfort to him. It was an act of pure compassion that deeply touched our entire family.
My father would have loved to have met Mr. Peranell while he was awake. I can only hope that every person spending their final days on earth is blessed with a nurse who cares as deeply as he does.
Not only was Mr. Peranell extraordinarily compassionate, but he was also an exceptional nurse. No task was ever too large or too small. It is obvious that nursing is far more than just a job to him—it is his calling.
My mother is a retired nurse, and throughout my life I have visited countless hospitals and heard more nursing stories than I could ever count. Because of those experiences, I can confidently say that Mr. Peranell is truly one of a kind.
His compassion did not end with his patient. He cared just as deeply for our family, making sure we were supported during the most difficult days of our lives.
When I left the hospital, I carried two very different emotions with me. On one hand, I had just lost my father. On the other, I had witnessed the very best of humanity.
There are people you meet in life who remind you how to treat others. Mr. Peranell is one of those rare people, and my family will be forever grateful that we were the recipients of his extraordinary kindness, compassion, and care.
He embodies everything the DAISY Award represents and is truly deserving of this recognition.
Much remains unknown about what patients can sense or understand while they are in a coma. That uncertainty, however, never stopped Mr. Peranell from treating my father as though he were fully awake and aware.
Mr. Peranell spoke to my father not only as his caregiver, but as his friend. He addressed him by name and gently explained every movement, every procedure, and every aspect of the care he was providing. His actions were the very definition of compassionate nursing.
I truly believe my father appreciated every act of kindness Mr. Peranell showed him. I could sense it as he gently washed my father's face, brushed his teeth, and cared for him with remarkable dignity. One moment I will never forget was watching Mr. Peranell kiss my father on the forehead and quietly whisper words of comfort to him. It was an act of pure compassion that deeply touched our entire family.
My father would have loved to have met Mr. Peranell while he was awake. I can only hope that every person spending their final days on earth is blessed with a nurse who cares as deeply as he does.
Not only was Mr. Peranell extraordinarily compassionate, but he was also an exceptional nurse. No task was ever too large or too small. It is obvious that nursing is far more than just a job to him—it is his calling.
My mother is a retired nurse, and throughout my life I have visited countless hospitals and heard more nursing stories than I could ever count. Because of those experiences, I can confidently say that Mr. Peranell is truly one of a kind.
His compassion did not end with his patient. He cared just as deeply for our family, making sure we were supported during the most difficult days of our lives.
When I left the hospital, I carried two very different emotions with me. On one hand, I had just lost my father. On the other, I had witnessed the very best of humanity.
There are people you meet in life who remind you how to treat others. Mr. Peranell is one of those rare people, and my family will be forever grateful that we were the recipients of his extraordinary kindness, compassion, and care.
He embodies everything the DAISY Award represents and is truly deserving of this recognition.
Thank you, Peranell, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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